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<p>HOUSTON (AP) — Shane Lechler didn’t miss his chance to finish his NFL career close to home after all.</p>
<p>Lechler signed with the Houston Texans on Saturday, returning to the area where he grew up and close to the school where he and his new coach launched their football careers.</p>
<p>Terms of the contract weren’t disclosed by the team. ESPN reported the deal was for three years and worth a maximum of $5.5 million, with a $1 million signing bonus.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-03-24/lechler-signs-houston-texans" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2013-03-24/lechler-signs-houston-texans#commentsSportsAl DavisAmerican footballcoachCompany LocationEd ReedESPNFootballforwardGary KubiakHoustonHuman InterestHuman InterestLechlerLubbock Avalanche-JournalMont BelvieuNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNFLOAKLANDPerson AttributesPerson CareerPunterQuotationRandy BullockRichmondSealyShane LechlerShane LechlerTexasTexas A&Mthe NFLUSDWhartonSun, 24 Mar 2013 06:06:24 +0000Staff129196 at http://lubbockonline.com